Job Description

We are seeking an experienced WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer to support a major manufacturing transformation and sustainability program within a leading FMCG production facility. The successful candidate will lead wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability performance, and regulatory compliance.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
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- Manage water reuse, recycling, and irrigation projects to reduce overall water consumption.
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- Support WWTP upgrade and expansion projects from design through commissioning.
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- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, discharge requirements, and sustainability objectives.
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- Identify opportunities for water, energy, and resource efficiency improvements across manufacturing operations.
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- Coordinate engineering contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and site stakeholders.
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- Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and reporting activities.
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- Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, startup, and performance ramp-up phases.
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- Develop and implement long-term water reduction and sustainability roadmaps.
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- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and environmental teams to ensure successful project delivery.
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Required Qualifications & Experience

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- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering,



Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
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- Proven experience in wastewater treatment, water reuse, utilities, or environmental engineering projects within manufacturing environments.
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- Strong knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment processes and effluent management systems.
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- Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements and sustainability initiatives.
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- Experience managing contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
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- Robust problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
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- Ability to work hands-on within an operational manufacturing environment.
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- Fluency in English is mandatory.
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Preferred Experience

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- Food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
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- Industrial utilities and water infrastructure projects.
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- Water recycling and reuse programs.
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- Sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
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- Brownfield manufacturing projects.
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- Commissioning and startup experience.
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Key Skills

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- Wastewater Treatment (WWTP)
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- Water Reuse & Recycling
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- Effluent Management
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- Sustainability Projects
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- Utilities Optimization
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- Process Engineering
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- Capital Projects
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- Commissioning & Startup
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- Contractor Management
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- Stakeholder Management
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- Project Execution
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Immediate availability and willingness to be based on-site in Kiewa, Victoria, Australia, are highly preferred.

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📌 WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer (Williamstown)
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